Patient Care Tech, PCT, FT, Days, Intermediate Care
Texas Health Resources•Denton, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Patient Care Tech (PCT) works in the Intermediate Care Unit at Texas Health Denton, a fast-paced teaching environment. The role provides assistance to patients according to their plans of care, supports their daily activities and safety, and collaborates with nurses to adapt care to patient needs and preferences. This is a full-time, day-shift position with three 12-hour shifts (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.), totaling 36 hours per week. Weekend and holiday work is required. The position offers self-scheduling, educational and career growth opportunities, and benefits.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency, if applicable.
- One qualifying credential or background: current Texas CNA or PCT training through NHA, NAHP, NCCT, an accredited community college program, or a THR-approved program; current Texas EMT; military medical training equivalent to EMT-B; one year of applicable PCT experience in lieu of an active and approved certification; or nursing student who has completed fundamentals or a foreign nurse degree program.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) before providing independent patient care, maintained quarterly.
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training (CPI) within 60 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient assistance according to the plan of care.
- Collect patient data and identify and report significant findings to the nurse.
- Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Provide and revise activities of daily living based on patient and family preferences.
- Perform technical procedures safely and proficiently.
- Take action to reduce or eliminate patient risk.
- Enter orders into a computer or manual system, if applicable.
- Document accurately and appropriately.
- Collaborate or consult with the nurse to adapt care to reflect the patient population.
- Collaborate or consult with the nurse to incorporate cultural and religious needs and beliefs into care delivery.
- Keep the patient environment clean and safe.
- Anticipate and address patient, family, and visitor needs, and round as appropriate.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible spending account
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Self-scheduling
- Educational and career growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
